About

I was born and raised in Sweden. My aesthetics and outlook on life are strongly shaped by a culture rich in folklore, tradition and a watchful eye toward the future. As a designer, my tendencies reflect the clean, visual and functional practicality and the environmental responsibility that are the hallmarks of modern Scandinavia. I feel that well-executed design tells a story of place, personality, and preferences, and I have a very hard time thinking Inside the Box. As a General Contractor, I strive to support manufacturers of new, green materials, and tap into Oregon’s plethora of artisans and environmentally like-minded talents. I was trained as an architect at the University of Cincinnati and as a color specialist at the Scandinavian Colour Institute in Stockholm. I am helplessly obsessed with gardening and landscape design, and cherish the benevolent climate of the Pacific NW. As a volunteer member of our local Ski Patrol, I am among the privileged few that get to take the first, glittering turns of the day down the slopes, as the sun rises. This has got to be one of the most beautiful places in the world!!! Having children has made me more rebellious than I ever was in my teenage years. Even though they may one day curse my generation (as well as the generations before mine) for our lackadaisical stance on the rampant abuse of the world’s resources, I want them to know that at least their mom was trying to make a difference. The time when one of my kids at the age of 4 told the fast food clerk that “No thanks, I don’t want a landfill toy” still counts as one of my proudest parental moments.

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